Howell Lockhart Seiple No 1 Idt Res

Sanders Caroline J S TD No 2

Saint Louis, MO

The foundation funds nonprofits working in education, health, religion, social welfare, the environment, and arts and culture, with a primary focus on Pennsylvania and some support in Massachusetts. Its typical grants are $3,000–$7,000, and it makes awards only to preselected organizations; it does not accept unsolicited requests.

Lindback CR & MF Foundation TW Main

Saint Louis, MO

The foundation funds education and assistance for distressed individuals through charitable organizations, with discretionary grants focused on Greater Philadelphia, including South Jersey. In 2024, grants ranged from $1,000 to $360,500, with a median of $2,500. It makes contributions only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Henry Dolfinger 2 Trust Uw

Philadelphia, PA

The trust supports short-term charitable projects, generally excluding operating costs, research, endowment, and building expenses; it usually funds organizations in Greater Philadelphia. In 2024, grants ranged from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median of $2,000. It accepts new proposal requests once per calendar year.

DL Saunders Lawrence Saunders

Radnor, PA

United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey

Philadelphia, PA

United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey funds nonprofits working to reduce poverty and expand opportunity, including programs in basic needs, financial stability, early learning, career pathways, and community resilience. Its 2025 grants ranged from $6,000 to $1,588,855, with a median grant of $60,000, for work in four southeastern Pennsylvania and five Southern New Jersey counties. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The Gordon Charter Foundation

Wayne, PA

It funds healthcare, medical research, education, and human services, with priority for organizations serving disadvantaged or underserved people; it also considers some arts and culture requests. Grants are typically around $15,000 (2025 awards ranged from $5,000 to $60,000), mainly for organizations in Greater Philadelphia or providing significant services there. Organizations start with an online letter of inquiry, so unsolicited inquiries are accepted.

The Philadelphia Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

The Philadelphia Foundation supports economic mobility and vulnerable residents in Greater Philadelphia, with funding also available through specific arts, culture, and other initiatives. Its 2024 grants had a median of $25,500, though awards varied widely; whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

Henrietta Tower Wurts Memorial

Philadelphia, PA

The Henrietta Tower Wurts Memorial funds programs serving disadvantaged children and youth or older adults in Philadelphia, including holistic programming and general operating support. Grants are generally $1,000–$5,000 for one year, with a 2024 median of $2,000. It accepts unsolicited requests through the Philadelphia Foundation’s website.

WSFS Cares Foundation

Wilmington, DE

The WSFS CARES Foundation funds qualified nonprofits working in community investment, affordable housing, revitalization and economic empowerment, education and leadership, and services for people in need across Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median of $5,000. The filing says giving is not restricted to preselected organizations, but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Ethel S C Smith No 5 Charitable TW

Saint Louis, MO

The foundation supports 501(c)(3) charities in southeastern Pennsylvania, especially those serving Delaware County, with grants for capital projects, operating costs, and special programs in areas including health, education, arts, culture, and human services. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $40,000, with a median of $8,000. It does not limit giving to preselected organizations; applicants should contact Wells Fargo and submit the required application materials.

Independence Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

Independence Foundation supports nonprofits in Philadelphia and surrounding Pennsylvania counties working in arts and culture, health care, human services, legal aid, and reentry, recidivism, and restorative justice. Grants to new organizations are typically $5,000–$10,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Patricia Kind Family Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

The Patricia Kind Family Foundation funds Philadelphia County nonprofits addressing racial and economic injustice, especially practical responses to poverty through direct services and capacity building. Most grants are $10,000–$25,000 per year for three years; it accepts unsolicited requests through online application cycles.